Branding your capital campaign
Your capital campaign needs more than a case for support: it needs a brand. Learn more from Jennie Winton of Mission Minded.
Category Archives: People
Triple your special events revenue
Take your special event off automatic pilot! Examining your sponsorship levels and benefits can increase revenue. Collaborative leadership and board engagement always makes a difference.
Know Your Legal Responsibilities
You may not be a lawyer, but you should know your non-profit related legal responsibilities… Here’s an overview of things to consider: contracting, endowments, gift acceptance policies, fiduciary responsibilities, taxes, financial management, pledges and misappropriation of funds. Attorney Van Turner explains….
Church Giving Supports HBCUs
Giving to the United Methodist Church is one way to support 11 historically black colleges and universities. Learn more about the Black College Fund and the important role of the UMC in establishing HBCUs. An interview with Dr. Cynthia Bond Hopson….
Financial Health Matters!
Fundraising is not enough. How are you managing the funds you receive? Learn how to plan for your organization’s financial health. Tools for board members, free spreadsheets, and advise to funders. An interview with Carol Cantwell of Fun With Financials…
Federal Grants in Changing Times
The times they are a changing! Learn what you need to know re: applying for federal grants in these changing times. Alan Kirschner shares his guidance and experience.
National Fundraising — The Power and Impact of Local Volunteers
A few words on how the Lou Rawls UNCF Telethon came to life! If you watched it, if you pledged, here is some behind-the-scenes information on how it came together.
Volunteer Fundraising – Engaging Volunteers
At the end of the day its all about people and relationships. Learn that magic question that can help engage volunteers….
Meharry Medical College – Doing It Right!
Engagement is a clear indicator of commitment, and commitment is a number-one prerequisite for fundraising success. Learn from the wisdom on Robert Poole, Sr. VP for Advancement at Meharry Medical College.
Tips For Fundraising Success: Engaging Your President, Board and Others
Robert Poole is one our country’s top advancement professionals. Read how he engages the President and Board at Meharry Medical College and apply his suggestions to your institution or organization. Experience has shown us that engaging top leadership is a prerequisite for fundraising success. Poole achieves this on a consistent basis.